Crane Operator and Rigger Superintendent

Crane Operator and Rigger Superintendent

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Crane Operator and Rigger Superintendent to join our dynamic team in the maritime industry. This critical role involves overseeing the safe and efficient handling of heavy equipment and materials essential for shipbuilding and repair operations.

About us:

For over 75 years, Gulf Copper & Manufacturing has been a customer-driven leader in the marine and offshore industries, delivering unwavering quality and an uncompromising commitment to safety, integrity, and environmental protection.   

Benefits:

• 401 (k)
• Group Health & Dental Plan
• Short -& Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Holiday & Vacation Pay
• Employee Assistance Program

1. Confer with Project Management personnel, and contractors to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction, repair or maintenance problems.
2. Direct and supervise workers.  Determine labor requirements for dispatching workers to project sites or assignments.
3. Evaluate project execution methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans.
4. Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with safety & environmental procedures.
5. Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at site, to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out.
6. Plan, organize, or direct activities concerned with the construction or maintenance of structures, facilities, ships or systems.
7. Review and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
8. Requisition supplies or materials to complete projects.
9. Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
10. Study job specifications to determine appropriate job methods.
11. Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at the project site.
12. Build customer Relations

Required Education & Experience:

1. High School Diploma, One year certificate from college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Industrial and/or marine journeyman experience, along with a minimum of 10 years   supervisory experience preferred.

Working Conditions:

1. Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, as well as in an office-controlled environment.
2. You must wear hearing, eye, head protection and proper PPE.
3. Some climbing (100 feet) and lifting (50 lbs.) involved.
4. Traverse gangways and scaffolding at varying heights while wearing fall prevention equipment.
5. Working with hot and sometimes hazardous materials.
6. Aboard ships, both on and offshore as well as confined spaces.
7. The work may require standing on a variety of surfaces and at differing angles, bending over, crouching and climbing up and over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge and boat structural members.

Necessary Equipment Operation:

1. General Computer Skills

Special Skills:

1. Strong Organizational skills
2. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
3. High performance and a strong team player.
4. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and understand codes/specifications, sketches, and technical manuals.
5. Perform basic mathematical functions.
6. Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.
7. Commitment to company values, policies and procedures and safety program.

* An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email: hrcorp@gulfcopper.com.  If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail: hrcorp@gulfcopper.com.